Cavendish Debuts as World Champion

Against the Wind

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The vast flatlands of the Beauce region host the start of Paris-Tours each year. In a race known as the "Sprinters' Classic,” the wind often provides the toughest adversary. Cavendish, with his compact position, is a master of such racing, and he had a rare opportunity of becoming the first rider in the rainbow jersey to win in Tours.